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It Came from Beneath the Bed! by James Howe is the first book in the Tales from the House of Bunnicula series. Howie wants to be a writer like his Uncle Harold, who wrote all the books about Bunnicula. With some guidance from Uncle Harold, Howie writes his first story about saving the world from a science experiment gone wrong.

I am a huge fan of the Bunnicula series, so I could not wait to read the next series with my favorite furry friends. I love how the story alternates between Howie’s entries in his writing journal and the chapters of the story he is writing. It is neat to see how Howie’s story unfolds as he is writing it. He takes the feedback from Uncle Harold to heart. I love all the information included about parts of speech, cliff hangers, and figurative language. This book could be a terrific mentor text for teaching creative writing to young children.

I adore the characters. Howie is precious. Uncle Harold is supportive and patient. Howie’s friend Delilah is adorable and happens to be his love interest. The bantering between Delilah and Howie is amusing. Members of the Monroe family, Chester, and Bunnicula make an appearance in Howie’s story which is entertaining. I continue to enjoy James Howe’s storytelling. Brett Helquist’s incredible illustrations bring the story to life. I’m excited to read more of Howie’s stories throughout the rest of this series.